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Azuma Kenji
Azuma Kenji was a Japanese manzai (comedic duo) performer who formed the duo "W Kenji" with Miyagi Kenji. His real name was Otani Kenji (大谷健二), and he was born in Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan. Azuma's father served as the mayor of Otawara Town. After finishing middle school, Azuma began working…
Watanabe Hamako
Watanabe Hamako, born Kato Hamako (加藤濱子) in Hirano, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan) was a Japanese singer who was active in the music scene from before World War II through the post-war era. Her maternal grandfather was Japanese American. She graduated from Sohma Girls' School in 1929 and from Musashino…
Kon Hidemi
Kon Hidemi was a Japanese novelist, literary critic, and stage director, born in Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. He was the first Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs and held various prominent cultural roles throughout his career. In 1911, Kon moved to Kobe due to his father's work as a captain…
Haranomoto Kotobuki
Hananomoto Kotobuki I, born Kato Ryuichiro (加藤龍一郎), was a Japanese actor and traditional dancer, serving as the 15th generation head of the Hananomoto school. He was born in Mizi, Hiroshima, Japan. His father, Hananomoto Aoi, was the 14th generation head of the school. His wife, Hananomoto…
Nakahara Junichi
Nakahara Junichi was a Japanese painter, fashion designer, editor, illustrator, and doll maker born in Shiratori Honmachi, Okawa, Kagawa, Japan. In 1915, his family moved to Funabamachi, Tokushima, due to his father's job. He later relocated several times, moving to Yumimachi, Tokushima, in 1920, then…
Suwannee Sukontha
Suwannee Sukontha was the penname of Suwannee Sukonthiang, an award-winning novelist born in Phitsanulok, Thailand. After graduating from Chalermkwansatree School, she went on to study at the Poh-Chang Academy of Arts before studying at Silpakorn University's Faculty of Painting, Sculpture and Graphic…
Umeda Haruo
Umeda Haruo, born Umeda Akira (梅田晃) in 1920 in Tokyo's Yotsuya district, was a Japanese scholar, playwright, novelist, and essayist specializing in French literature. He graduated from Keio University Graduate School and was involved in writing scripts for stage plays and radio dramas, as well…
Gacha Plienwithi
Gacha Plienwithi was a Thai actor of Pakistani descent born in Ban Pong district, Ratchaburi, Siam. Throughout his career, he primarily played villains. Gacha got his breakthrough role as an actor with the leading role in the 1956 film "Phrai Kwang" ( ไพรกว้าง). Afterwards, he was selected…
Ichikawa Danjuro XII
Ichikawa Danjuro XII, a Japanese Kabuki actor born in Tokyo, Japan, was known for his contributions to traditional theater. He inherited the stage name Naritaya and was affiliated with the Japan Art Academy, holding the rank of Senior Fifth Rank. His birth name was Horikoshi Natsuo, and he also used…
Ogawa Hirooki
Ogawa Hirooki was a Japanese composer born in Shinbashi, Shiba, Tokyo, Japan. He served as a director of the Japan Composer's Association. He graduated from Daikura High School of Commerce's Junior Division in 1943, and furthered his studies in vocal music under Tachimatsu Fusako and Sonoda Seiichi,…
